Are you super pumped for the 3DS? Are you ready for Nintendo to tell you the release date and the pricing for the newest handheld from Nintendo? Well, instead of just announcing the release date and price, Nintendo is making it a huge event to let you know. This event is going to happen September 29th. So yes, instead of just telling you the release date, Nintendo is getting you hyped up, to announce the release date. Sigh!

Make sure you are at a computer on September 29th. We'll let you know the release date of the 3DS, if we can pull ourselves away from FIFA '11, which comes out the day before.

Rumor on the internet is that we will see another Hitman game next holiday. Sources say that is the earliest the game will be released. I'm kind of bummed out, since I love Hitman, and can't wait to play some more of it.

For those who caught the concept art that was posted online the other day, you should know that those were not tied to any Hitman game. They were part of an artist's portfolio. So don't get all worked up thinking IO would combine Hitman and God of War. The above image is one of the said concept pieces.

It has been announced today by 2K Games that the demo for the upcoming game, Mafia II, will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on August 10th.

Shortly after that, the game will be fully released in stores around the UK on August 27th.

Are you likely to buy the game or download the demo?

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There was a little delay, but the Xbox 360 version of the Medal of Honor beta is now live. So if you have your tokens available, go redeem them. The beta has been live for a couple of weeks on the PS3 and PC. There is no word on why the 360 version of the beta was delayed.

Microsoft has confirmed today that they will be releasing a Kinect bundle this holiday. The bundle will include a 4GB Xbox 360 model, the Kinect peripheral, and the Kinect Adventures video game. The total package will run for $299.99. Microsoft has also confirmed today that Kinect by itself will run for $149.99, and a new Xbox 360 model will hit store shelves on August 3. The new 360 model will have a 4GB of internal flash memory, and it has the same looks and features as the recently updated 360. So expect built in Wi-Fi, a quieter DVD drive, and an awesome new look. The new "arcade" model of the 360 will run for $199.99.

Does the new bundle entice you guys to pick up Kinect when it comes out?

Inception has taken America by storm. Everyone is talking about the sheer brilliance of the film. While there are some negative views on the movie, most people agree it is a very good flick, featuring a well structured story, awesome special effects, and some mind bending elements. As I watched the movie (twice), I couldn't help but think that Inception could make a really good video game. Hit the jump for my take on how Inception could be made into a video game.

The Medal of Honor beta has been going on for a few weeks, and Calum and myself have been playing it for sometime. I have it for the PC, and Calum has it on the PS3. We decided to sit down and discuss our thoughts on the game.

Brandon:Medal of Honor has gone modern, and EA has released a multiplayer beta for a few weeks to let gamers get their hands on the game. Personally, I'm torn on the game. While it is fun, I feel like the game suffers from identity crisis. At some points it feels like Modern Warfare 2, and at some points feels like Battlefield: Bad Company 2. What are your thoughts Calum?

Hit the jump to see the rest of our discussion

Whilst we saw a prototype of the 3DS last month, it appears as though that design was pretty much the final version of the console (until the 'Lite' version anyway).

In a recent interview with Wired, Hideki Konno said that the shape of the console is the final version.

Wired.com: In 2004, when the first DS was first shown at E3, we saw an exterior form factor that wasn’t final. Will the look of the 3DS be changed before its release?

Konno: You can take this as the final shape.

What do you think? Do you think the design is a good one?

EA has announced a bunch of details for FIFA '11, and we would like to share that information with you, right now! First, the game will be released on September 28th in North America and October 1st in Europe. That is a little later than normal in Europe, but still not that far away.

Secondly, and something that is huge for the FIFA franchise, is the Creation Centre. Using www.eafootballworld.com, gamers can now create players and teams on the web, so you can go into great detail to create all of your content. The create-a-team part has my interest. Instead of the Ultimate Team mode in the previous FIFA games, you can create a team from scratch. Players can create their own crest, kits, stadiums, etc. This is a feature I've been wanting for a while now, and I'm excited that it will be in FIFA '11.

For an extra treat, hit the jump to see producer Gary Paterson discuss how player attributes will work in FIFA '11. Are you guys excited for the game?